The Temporal Invasion
- July 4, 2016
- Hybriona Technologies LLP
Get on Steam"The Temporal Invasion" is a real-time strategy game where players defend against time-traveling alien invaders. Utilize futuristic technology, build and upgrade your bases, and adapt strategies to counter the enemy's time manipulation abilities. The game features a variety of units, missions, and a dynamic campaign for a rich and immersive sci-fi experience.
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Reviews
- The Temporal Invasion offers a unique and engaging puzzle-solving experience that challenges players to use real-world research skills.
- Many players appreciate the clever and varied puzzles, which provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The game has a compelling premise that combines conspiracy theories and alternate history, making it intriguing for fans of the genre.
- The game is incomplete, with many players frustrated by the lack of content beyond certain chapters and the absence of promised updates.
- Grammatical errors and awkward writing can lead to confusion, making it difficult to decipher clues and answers.
- The user interface is clunky, requiring excessive alt-tabbing to search for clues online, which detracts from the immersive experience.
- story46 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being disjointed and poorly delivered, often feeling more like a pitch than a cohesive narrative, with many players finding it hard to take seriously due to its reliance on conspiracy theories and sci-fi tropes. While some appreciate the quirky elements reminiscent of shows like "The X-Files," the overall execution suffers from grammatical errors and a lack of clarity, particularly in how puzzles relate to the story. Despite these shortcomings, the engaging puzzles and the potential for interesting discoveries keep some players invested in the experience.
“There's an interesting storyline which keeps the player engaged, and I've even learned a few interesting things along the way.”
“The premise of the story involves being contacted for help by the mysterious 'Dr. Quantum.' As the protagonist, you've already identified that occasionally your memories are out-of-sync with reality, but are completely unprepared to be whisked on a journey through the past and future to uncover the truth behind a massive conspiracy perpetrated by a mysterious group of scientists from the future.”
“Each mystery has a story to be unlocked.”
“Especially the beginning felt more like a pitch of a story than an actual story.”
“The background storyline feels unrealistic and is fueled by conspiracy theories to a certain extent.”
“The game provides a nagging vibe of being an upgraded—or simply ported—flash game with a mediocre interactable interface, poor storyline delivery, and a confusing plot which just happens to be all over the place.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as basic and reminiscent of a static web template, while others appreciate their simplicity, noting that they suit the game's style and do not detract from the engaging story and challenging puzzles. Overall, the visuals are described as functional but lacking in flair, with a few reviewers rating them as decent (8/10) despite their limitations.
“Graphics: 8/10”
“Actual graphics in the game are just what the screenshots in the post show, no flashy graphics or crazy cut scenes, but the story holds your attention and the difficulty level is phenomenal.”
“I should add that the graphics are terrible, and it looks like a free template of a pre-made web design, as it stays absolutely static and nothing happens.”
“Bad graphics”
“Graphics are basic, but this isn't the type of game that requires anything more.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as both engaging and tedious, with a strong emphasis on puzzle-solving that can be rewarding yet frustrating due to obscure solutions. While the plot and challenge difficulty are praised, the vague writing style detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the gameplay's quality. Overall, it is seen as "very good but not excellent," with a rating of 8/10.
“Gameplay: 8/10”
“It has very addicting gameplay, where you have to immerse yourself and find the answers to the puzzles given to you.”
“I really loved the plot and the difficulty of the challenges.”
“I found the gameplay to be a little too tedious, and the solutions were a bit too obscure to have consistent fun with it.”
“The writing style was annoying and so vague that it couldn't hook me in to push through the gameplay issues.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for creating a strong atmosphere, though it is described as repetitive and short, leading to potential frustration due to its looping nature. Despite these drawbacks, some users have rated the soundtrack highly, with one giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
“Even though the music is a little repetitive, it gives a good atmosphere.”
“Soundtrack: 10/10”
“The music was short, and as it looped, it quickly drove me near insanity.”
“The music was repetitive and became grating after just a few minutes.”
“I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, lacking any real impact.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with some noting that the need for exact spelling can add to the frustration. The obscure solutions further detract from the overall enjoyment, making it difficult to maintain consistent fun.
“But for me, I thought the gameplay was a little too tedious and the solutions a bit too obscure to have consistent fun with it.”
“It sometimes feels a bit repetitive and sometimes too tedious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its cleverness, particularly in its self-referential jokes about gameplay duration and refund policies, which adds a layer of wit to the experience.
“It also puts you right near or maybe a bit over that two-hour refund mark, funny that.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the music, despite being somewhat repetitive, effectively contributes to the overall ambiance.
“Even though the music is a little repetitive, it creates a great atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability once completed, but players can expect to gain valuable knowledge and insights during their playthrough.
“Admittedly, there is probably not much replayability after you are finished, but I guarantee you will have learned quite a few things before it is all over.”
